SWEET & SAVORY

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WHAT'S UP DAN?

Oh, you know, not much - Just writing on the blog, reading about Japanese history, and listening to Explosions In The Sky. You?

LET’S SEE IF THESE BASTARDS CAN DO 90

Here is a site I found called Soul Pancake. It’s run by Rainn Wilson who plays one of my favorite television characters ever – Dwight Schrute from The Office. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Rainn is a very involved, informed person who strives to help people openly discuss spirituality and creativity in an extremely unique forum called Soul Pancake. I now check and comment every day. I just know you will love it.

Speaking of The Office, season 6 is well underway, and if you’re not “into” The Office – you should be. You should also check out Office Tally, your one-stop-shop for everything Office.

[The Office can be seen on Thursdays at 9:00 PM on NBC]

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The Worst Day of My Life

…is the title of the screenplay I finished today. It’s for a short film I’m going to start shooting early next year. I finally have a plan.

10 films of 10-20 minutes

5 films of 20-45 minutes

2 films of 45-60 minutes

1 film of 90-120 minutes

Get ready world, cause Dan’s about to start his film career. ^_-

[PS: The Venture Bros. season 4 started. This makes Dan very happy.]

[The Venture Bros can be seen on Sundays at 12:00 AM on Cartoon Network]

Rainy Day

I think I broke a toe. I’m not sure how it happened, but I’m pretty certain that it’s broken. It’s the middle toe on my right foot. I’ve been walking a lot these days. Some for the exercise, mostly for lack of car. Could it have happened walking to work? Not sure.

In May, my friends and I went to Dallas to see the Broadway tour of RENT. That was a blast! I’m going to New York for New Year’s Eve this year. Though I’d rather be back in Hong Kong.

I finally have a job that I like. I also started freelance writing for a publication called the Edmond Outlook. You can check out my first article here.

I am writing a play. It’s about the cast of a 1930’s adventure radio play. It makes me laugh. I’ve taken a break from work on 20 Rules For Tipping, another play I am writing with James.

I am also trying to narrow down some screenplay ideas.

We’ll see.

[Sparkey died this summer. My best friend of 18 years.]



[Fireworks were beautiful this year.]



[Double birthday fun.]

The summer was amazing – met several new friends, had adventures, and for the first time in a long time I have a plan for the future and I’m self aware.

Things are just fine. Amazing actually! I can’t complain, I’m overwhelmed by a newfound sense of purpose and clarity. A peace goes with me most days.

Listening to: Blümchen – Ich bin wieder hier

CHANGE SOMETHING, ANYTHING

"YOU must BE the CHANGE you wish to SEE in the WORLD." -Mahatma Gandhi

Get informed. Get involved. Get active.

I USED TO BE FUNNIER

Good evening! Last night I was reading over my old blog. You can check it out HERE.

I realized a few things. I used to be funnier. I was more optimistic. I was full of hope. It got me thinking about what may or may not be wrong with me.

I'm almost twenty-four. My life is not what I thought or hoped it would be by now. I'm not sure if it's any worse. But, it's definitely not what I was expecting, or even hoping for.

Our experiences and choices make us what we are.

Since then, I've lost a lot, I've had my heart broken, people have let me down, I've failed. On the other hand, I've gained, I've loved, I've been inspired by people, I've won.

I just miss hoping for things. I want to hope again.

Things were a lot simpler when I was young. When you haven't been let down, or had your heart broken, you find it easy - life that is. I want to have a reckless enthusiasm and optimism that scares the people around me! Haha.

Ok, no more complaining. I'm done with that.

I determined three things that are going to help me get back to where I was in my younger days.

I am going to get plugged into a church again.

I am going to get into the best shape of my life.

I am going to get out of debt.

Reckless enthusiasm, here I come.